George Allison
George has a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and has a keen interest in naval and cyber security matters and has appeared on national radio and television to discuss current events. George is on Twitter at @geoallison
HMS Queen Elizabeth to get first F-35 jets next year
Merlin helicopters were the first aircraft to begin flying from HMS Queen Elizabeth and they will soon be followed by F-35 jets next year.
Iraq requests equipment for two Peshmerga infantry brigades and two artillery battalions
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a request from Iraq for equipment for two Peshmerga infantry brigades and two support artillery battalions in $295.6m sale.
Argentina grounds all fighters due to maintenance cost
Argentina has confirmed that all Argentine Air Force Lockheed Martin A-4AR Skyhawk fighters and some other aircraft have been grounded.
HMS Severn to be decommissioned this year
HMS Severn, a River class offshore patrol vessel, will be be decommissioned by the end of this year, being replaced by HMS Forth.
F-35 Meteor missile integration takes ‘significant step forward’
The UK has awarded a contract to MBDA to pave the way for the integration of the Meteor missile on its F-35 fleet.
MBDA awarded £323m missile deal for the Royal Navy and British Army
MBDA has a secured a £323 million deal for the next batch of Common Anti-air Modular Missiles for the British Army and Royal Navy.
British airstrikes kill over 1,300 Islamic State fighters in one year period
British airstrikes are believed to have killed more than 1,300 Islamic State fighters in a 12-month period, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
£539m missile investment announced
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced three new missile contracts worth a combined £539 million for Meteor, the Common Anti-air Modular Missile and Sea Viper missile systems at MBDA.
Clyde shipyard starts work on new Offshore Patrol Vessel for the Royal Navy
Work has officially started on HMS Spey, the fifth ship in a fleet of new Offshore Patrol Vessels being built on the Clyde for the Royal Navy.
Latest Trident missile test flights successful
A US Navy Ohio class ballistic missile submarine completed a Follow-on Commander's Evaluation Test resulting in four successful test flights of Trident II D5 missiles.
